Your First Divorce Appointment: What You Should Know

By
Roscich & Martell Law Firm, LLC
|November 11, 2016

When taking the initial steps to begin the
divorce process, there are terms that will be beneficial to understand, statics to be
aware of, and procedures you will need to know. Moreover, you may find
yourself overwhelmed when taking into account all of the emotions you
may experience during your
first divorce appointment. Consider the following suggestions to help you get through your initial
consultation.

Generate a list of questions for your attorney.

When you first sit down with your divorce attorney, have a list of questions
prepared. This will allow your attorney to help you better understand
your specific situation. Then you can move on to discuss the process of
your divorce.

Understand the process and procedures of the divorce law.

After your initial questions are answered, your attorney may want to make
sure that you understand the process and procedures of a legal divorce.

Develop a plan that is most effective for your future security.

Before deciding how finances are going to be divided between you and your
spouse, develop a plan for your future. Therefore you will be one step
ahead when the time comes to discuss financial agreements.

If your child is involved, you may choose to calculate child support.

The calculation of child support will depend on how involved your spouse
is in your child’s life, both currently and when the divorce is
finalized. Your child’s living arrangement and support should be
determined to secure his or her emotional development and happiness.

Go over a division of assets that will provide financial security.

This step is connected to the plan that you will create to help secure
your future. The plan should include how you and your spouse will decide
who will obtain specific belongings and valuables during the division
of assets and financial security.

There may be additional steps to take depending on your individual divorce
situation.

If you are considering divorce and would like to speak with a skilled
DuPage County family law attorney who can help to secure your financial future, offer you the legal experience
that you need, and guide you in achieving a desirable outcome in your
divorce, then please contact Roscich & Martel Law Firm, LLC. Call
(630) 793-6337 to schedule your confidential consultation today.

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